OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Animal testing of drugs may be only wayIf the research produces essential results of value to humanity that cannot be produced in any other way, despite its cruelty, it should be permissible, writes Alexander Gillespie.29 Apr 09:30 PM
WorldElephants shot in 'revenge attack'Three suspects will appear in court in Kenya today after six elephants, including four juveniles, were found shot dead in a private reserve, in one of the worst poaching incidents for several years.28 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandMan admits owning rottweilers that mauled boyThe owner of two rottweilers which mauled an 8-year-old Christchurch boy has pleaded guilty.27 Apr 10:44 PM
LifestyleWhy did the penguin cross the road?A disoriented little blue penguin which was taken to safety after being found wandering along the road in suburban Auckland is recovering well at a bird rescue centre.27 Apr 08:44 AM
WorldNo pets in twister shelterJerry Starr thought he was taking the safe approach when a twister was reported heading towards his suburban neighbourhood outside Oklahoma City last May.26 Apr 08:23 PM
New ZealandBrutal dog abuse appalls activistsAn animal rights group is disgusted to hear of the fatal pummelling of a pomeranian dog and a deadly attack on a pitbull in two separate cases before the court.23 Apr 09:26 PM
LifestyleEase work stress - call in the dogsStressed at work? Not getting along with your colleagues? The answer is simple. Take your pooch into the office - and many Kiwis are doing just that.23 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionBlog: Downsizing your dogWhat is it about these little ankle biters that we love so much? I say 'we' as I have gone to the small side myself with two pomeranian X Japanese spitz balls of fluff.21 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandSea lions, scrub growth endanger islandRemnants of human habitation on New Zealand's remote Campbell Island are at risk of being wiped out.19 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandDog released after child left bleeding"Mummy the yucky dog tried to eat me," are words etched in Hayley Taylor's mind.12 Apr 04:15 PM
RoyalsChick gets name fit for a kingOne of eight young brown kiwi added to a North Auckland farm sanctuary yesterday has been named after Prince George.11 Apr 09:32 PM
New ZealandCar surfing kea killedTwo young kea have died after suspected car surfing at Deaths Corner in the Otira Gorge.11 Apr 02:26 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Why the royal family portrait upset mePeople all across the globe erupted into fawning fits of hyperbole when the latest family photograph of the Cambridges (William, Kate, baby George and dog Lupo) at their Kensington Palace apartment was released.09 Apr 10:50 PM
New ZealandViral video for dogs: Adoption DriveThese cute puppies figured out a clever way to raise money for dogs in need. Now all you need to do is watch. For more information visit http://www.pedigreeadoptiondrive.co.nz Courtesy of YouTube/PEDIGREE® Adoption DriveWatch09 Apr 02:08 AM
New ZealandHorse hit by car on Christchurch expresswayA horse that had to be destroyed after being hit by a car in Christchurch belonged to a local man who frequently travelled around the city centre with two horses, police say.08 Apr 11:42 PM
WorldDead piranhas block UK sewerDeadly piranhas were the unlikely cause of a badly backed-up English sewer, according to water company inspectors.08 Apr 06:33 PM
New ZealandScrub fire has a nasty sting in it'I just bolted.' A swarm of wasps nesting under a fire hydrant gave firefighters more than they bargained for over the weekend.06 Apr 08:34 PM
WorldThe worst place to be stungThroughout history, a select band of the brave has willingly turned into human guinea pigs in the cause of science.06 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleCheer-up pills in the doghouseMan's best friend is increasingly taking antidepressants to get a new leash on life.05 Apr 10:00 PM
WorldGiant, man-eating crocodile caughtA giant, one-tonne crocodile has been caught by Ugandan villagers, after allegedly eating a man and maiming several others in a village.04 Apr 12:45 AM
WorldKoalas shooting selfiesNot quite a duck face, but Bruce the koala and his friend Jay have become quite the experienced selfie-snappers at Wildlife Sydney Zoo.03 Apr 08:50 PM
New ZealandNavy protect precious kiwiMembers of New Zealand's navy were tasked with protecting nine very precious kiwi this week.03 Apr 07:29 PM
WorldLesbian penguins pair offAn aquarium in Ireland has welcomed what is believed to be one of the world's only lesbian penguin couples, after keepers observed two females exhibiting courting behaviour.03 Apr 07:01 PM
WorldSharks back in spotlight after deaths on opposite coastsSharks have forced themselves back into the minds of Australians.03 Apr 03:15 PM
WorldShark kills woman, body still missingSurf lifesavers are scouring the water for remains after a woman in her 60s was killed by a shark near Tathra Wharf in New South Wales.03 Apr 01:24 AM
